So FP is 7 months old now, done only just under 4000 miles so its not used daily daily.
i thought a wax treatment would be good now and would take care of the paint thru the summer but my detailer suggesting a clay bar treatment then a polish by hand then a protection coat similar to wax. When i suggested that a polish now maybe too much too soon he said the polish he would use is a very soft cream like polish not harsh at all so it wont cut into the paint. Its not that he is trying to cash in off of me bcoz actually his charge for all he's suggested is quite reasonable. Any opinions please?

I’ve used Greased Lightning since new. Now 9 months old, and like yours, not used every day, so only have 3000 miles on the clock. Paintwork remains “like new” and water beads off the car for at least 2 or 3 weeks after application. Main advantage is you don’t have to get the bucket or hosepipe out to refresh the shine. I’ve used this on my past 4 or 5 cars with no problems.

I’ve used Greased Lightning since new. Now 9 months old, and like yours, not used every day, so only have 3000 miles on the clock. Paintwork remains “like new” and water beads off the car for at least 2 or 3 weeks after application. Main advantage is you don’t have to get the bucket or hosepipe out to refresh the shine. I’ve used this on my past 4 or 5 cars with no problems.63DEEFE4-AC5E-48C2-8B4C-6EF03B0C2B55.jpeg

My other half uses that , but it doesn’t last as long as a good quality wax. I’m never happy with wiping the dirt into the dry car , it only needs one bit of grit to scratch it.
Each to their own though.

So FP is 7 months old now, done only just under 4000 miles so its not used daily daily.
i thought a wax treatment would be good now and would take care of the paint thru the summer but my detailer suggesting a clay bar treatment then a polish by hand then a protection coat similar to wax. When i suggested that a polish now maybe too much too soon he said the polish he would use is a very soft cream like polish not harsh at all so it wont cut into the paint. Its not that he is trying to cash in off of me bcoz actually his charge for all he's suggested is quite reasonable. Any opinions please?

I have a black car so the washing regime is needed more often. By day 3 after a wash the roof and bonnet are covered in pollen etc. I wash weekly using Autoglym shampoo/conditioner then pat dry with large microfiber towel then quick detail with Chemical Guys Quick Detail spray. I have black wheels as well and so far have just washed weekly and they have been fine but will seal before the winter. I am just into my third month of ownership and the dealer applied wax is due to be renewed so I will probably go down the route of a full clay using a mitten or bar as some of the paintwork already feels rough in places then use a specialist black treatment like Chem Guys Black Light or similar. The clay may well reveal some fine scratches in which case I will polish out with a DA polisher. Black really shows everything. We have a white and a grey car as well and these don't need half as much work but it is a satisfying routine